Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

David C. Ketterer, 77, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle, PA with his family at his bedside. He was born in Ellwood City on January 18, 1948, to the late Karl Wesley Ketterer and the late Grace Fedora Irwin Ketterer. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966 until 1968. He married his wife, Patricia Lorraine Cox Ketterer on October 28, 1967. David worked at the B&W Steel Mill and then as an insurance agent at the former Kildoo Insurance Agency. David was a devoted husband and a loving father known…

Nancy Mae Holmes, 62, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital. Born August 20, 1962 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Ralph I. Jr. and Lucille (Goodland) Brommer. Nancy had worked at the Hill View Manor as a nurse’s aide. She was a devoted animal lover who cared deeply for her pets. Her most cherished moments were spent with friends and family. Survivors include two daughters, Tressa (Gage Booher) Holmes and Crystal Holmes both of New Castle; one grandson; two sisters, Kimberly (Christopher) Downing of Edinburg, and…

Richard A. Lechner, 83, of Shenango Twp passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday January 7, 2025 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a heart attack. Born February 16, 1941 in Shenango Twp., he was the son of the late Theodore and Delpha Brandon Lechner. He was married to Wanda J. Dean Lechner for 61 years when she passed away on October 23, 2024. Richard graduated from Shenango High School in 1959. He retired from McElwain Motor’s in Ellwood City after 43 years of employment as a service advisor. After his retirement he worked for Tractor Supply in New Castle. He was…

Arnold F. Irwin, 68, of New Castle passed away Monday, January 6, 2025 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a one-week illness. Born March 3, 1956 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Arnold Lawrence and Elizabeth Headland. Arnold graduated from Lawrence County Vo-Tech. Through the years he worked many jobs in the area including at Golden Hill Nursing Home, Infocision as a telemarketer, N.C. Battery, and delivering for West Gate Furniture. He was an avid reader especially Steven King and a Steelers fan. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Debra A. Lutz Irwin; sister, Darlene…

Mark Eric Mielke, 61, of Wampum passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital. Born July 11, 1963 in Shirley, Long Island NY, he was the son of Samuel L. Mielke Sr. of New Beaver Borough and Patricia Panella Smail of New Brighton. Mark attended Mohawk High School and graduated from Lawrence County Vo-Tech. Following high school he served in the United States Navy. Mark owned and operated T-Bones Paramount in Wampum and worked as a machinist for Precision Feed Screws in New Castle. He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. Survivors include his father…

Harold L. “Bucky” Weingartner, 93, of Wayne Township passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital following complications from a fall. Born July 12, 1931 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Jesse G. and Meryl F. Hazen Weingartner. He was married to Delores M. Filippone Weingartner for 66 years until her death on June 12, 2017. Bucky worked at Arthur F. Hazen and Sons until his retirement in 1986. He was a lifelong farmer and the owner/operator of the Breezy Hill Farm. He was a lifelong member of the Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church where…

Thomas LeRoy Tindall, 82, of Clearwater FL (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Born January 24, 1942 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Walter and Cora Laborde Tindall. Thomas graduated from Lincoln High School and then from Geneva College. He retired from KPMG in 2007 after many years of dedicated service as a CPA and Partner. Following his retirement, he moved to Clearwater with his wife Barbara. An avid golfer, Thomas also enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife of 43 years Barbara Clifford Tindall;…

Susan E. Stelter, 69, of New Beaver Borough passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at her residence following a short illness. Born June 13, 1955 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Mildred Nye Bernd. Susan graduated from Riverside High School. She was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed sewing, crafting, and cooking. Her most cherished moments were spent with family, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Dale E. Stelter; two daughters, Nicole (John) Walker of Bessemer and Ashley (Michael Edinger) Stelter of Ellwood City; sister, Kathy Sedgwick of Ellwood City; granddaughter,…

Norberta Rosalia Modliszewski entered the heavenly kingdom on Thursday December 26, 2024 following a brief illness. Born June 11, 1940 in Ellwood City Hospital, she was the daughter of John and Mary Walukiewicz Modliszewski. Norberta, the last of her family, was preceded in death by two brothers, John Frances who died in infancy (1932) and James Frederick in 2007. She was a member of the graduating class of 1958 from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City. Norberta received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Mt. Mercy College (Carlow University) in Pittsburgh, PA in 1962 and her Master of Science Degree…

Metro “Mickey” Stefura, 99, of Koppel passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Lakeview Personal Care Home Darlington. Born June 17, 1925 in Koppel, he was the son of the late John and Sophie Kwashicki Stefura. He married Ann Fidell Stefura on June 16, 1951. They were married for 49 years when she passed away on December 16, 2000. Mickey attended Lincoln High School. A proud veteran, he served in the Army during WWII. He retired from B&W in Beaver Falls, worked at the Shippingport Power Plant, Brooks Construction, and did small engine repair from home and was known as…